DAVID Cameron was accused of bowing to Rupert Murdoch yesterday after giving the highly sensitive media brief to Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt.

Mr Hunt – who admits being a fan of Mr Murdoch – will now make the final judgment on whether the tycoon’s News Corp should take over BSkyB.

He was given the role after Vince Cable said he had “declared war on” the media mogul.

Labour yesterday questioned whether Mr Hunt was the “fit and proper” person to handle the case as he has been singing Mr Murdoch’s praises since taking office in May.

His website boasts: “Like all good Conservatives, Hunt is a cheerleader for Rupert Murdoch’s contribution to the health of British television.”

News Corp already has a minority share in BSkyB but is looking to buy the majority stake. The issue has been passed to the regulator Ofcom, which may refer it to the Competition Commission. Mr Hunt would then have to make the final decision.

Trinity Mirror – owner of the Daily Mirror – is among the media groups objecting to Mr Murdoch’s plans.

Shadow business secretary John Denham wrote to Cabinet Secretary Sir Gus O’Donnell on the matter.

Ed Miliband, Labour leader, said: “I think it is right that we seek ­reassurance from Gus O’Donnell that he believes that nothing that Jeremy Hunt has said has prejudiced him.”

Labour MP Tom Watson said: “All the words used by Jeremy Hunt strongly suggest he is in thrall to Murdoch.”

In a statement, Sir Gus said he was already satisfied Mr Hunt had not­ pre-judged the takeover, but admitted he had taken lawyers’ advice.